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LG 42LN5300 42" 1080p LED-LCD HDTV

Item # 68942L5300

You can still find a few TVs in the 42"-43" size range with 720p screens, but when you consider that...

You can still find a few TVs in the 42"-43" size range with 720p screens, but when you consider that...

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Item # 68942L5300

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About the LG 42LN5300

Steve Kindig

1080p is worth it

You can still find a few TVs in the 42"-43" size range with 720p screens, but when you consider that you'll probably be watching your new set every day for several years, it's worth paying a few dollars more to get 1080p. Why? Because most high-definition video sources are 1080-based. If your TV screen has a lower resolution than that, you won't be able to see all the picture details. The 42LN5300's 1080p screen delivers every bit of detail your best sources can dish out: Blu-ray player, game system, etc.
LG 42LN5300

1080p is worth it

You can still find a few TVs in the 42"-43" size range with 720p screens, but when you consider that you'll probably be watching your new set every day for several years, it's worth paying a few dollars more to get 1080p. Why? Because most high-definition video sources are 1080-based. If your TV screen has a lower resolution than that, you won't be able to see all the picture details. The 42LN5300's 1080p screen delivers every bit of detail your best sources can dish out: Blu-ray player, game system, etc.

A screen calibration wizard helps you get the best picture

Too many people settle for a sub-par TV picture because the settings for contrast, color, etc. can be hard to find and/or tricky to use. LG's Picture Wizard II cuts through the confusion with easy-to-use adjustments and a quick self-calibration feature. The well-designed menu guides you through basic adjustments with "recommended" settings. For more precise adjustments, explore the "expert mode," which includes test patterns based on professional video calibration.

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Features:

  • 41.9" screen (measured diagonally)
  • glossy screen, black bezel and cabinet
  • tuner receives over-the-air HDTV broadcasts (antenna required)
  • QAM cable TV tuner (subscription required to receive cable channels — contact your local service provider for details)
  • direct-lit LED backlight for high picture contrast
  • 60Hz refresh rate
  • Picture Wizard II easy screen calibration
  • MHL-compatible HDMI input for displaying content from a smartphone on this TV's screen
  • built-in stereo speakers (10 watts x 2)
  • remote control
  • SIMPLINK™ simplifies control of compatible LG components via the HDMI connection (HDMI-CEC)
  • meets ENERGY STAR® requirements
Connections and Dimensions:
  • 3 A/V inputs, including:
    • 2 HDMI
    • 1 component video (selectable component/composite)
  • RF input for antenna/cable signals
  • optical digital audio output (may only pass 2-channel audio from HDMI-connected sources)
  • USB input for connecting a camera or thumb drive
  • detachable stand (stand "footprint" is 18-1/2"W x 9-1/4"D)
  • wall-mountable (bracket not included)
  • 38-1/16"W x 22-3/4"H x 3-1/2"D (24-11/16"H x 9-1/4"D on stand)
  • weight: 23.5 lbs. with stand; 21.1 lbs. without stand
  • warranty: 1 year parts & labor — in-home service or pick-up for service
  • MFR # 42LN5300

What's in the box:

  • 42" LED-LCD TV
  • Stand base
  • Stand body
  • 5' AC power cord
  • IR remote (AKB73715608)
  • Two "AAA" batteries
  • Four M4 x 14mm machine screws (w/ star-washers)
  • Three M5 x 25mm screws
  • 0.75" Mounting screw
  • Cable holder
  • Owner's Manual on CD-ROM
  • Owner's Manual booklet
  • Limited Warranty Information
  • Product Registration Card

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Features & specs

Display
Screen Size 41.9"
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Screen Resolution (pixels) 1920 x 1080
Screen Refresh Rate 60Hz
Display Type LED-LCD
Backlight Type Direct-lit
Quantum Dot Color N/A
Video Processing Technology Triple XD Engine
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
HDR10 No
HDR10+ No
HLG No
Dolby Vision No
Next-gen Gaming Features
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) No
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) No
4K/120Hz HDMI Inputs ---
eARC No
Streaming Features
Wi-Fi
Internet Movie Streaming No
Bluetooth Audio Streaming No
Apple AirPlay 2 No
Chromecast built-in No
Connections
HDMI Inputs 2
HDMI Version 1.3
Audio Return Channel No
Component Video Inputs 1
Composite Video Inputs 0
3.5mm Composite A/V Inputs 0
RF Inputs 1
USB Ports 1
Optical Digital Audio Output 1 Rear
Analog Audio/Headphone Output None
Control
Voice Remote No
Control by app No
Amazon Alexa No
Google Assistant No
Power Consumption
Estimated Yearly Electricity Use (EnergyGuide) 79 kWh
Estimated Yearly Energy Cost (EnergyGuide) $9
Dimensions & Mounting Information
Width (inches) 38-1/8
Height with Stand (inches) 24-3/4
Height without Stand (inches) 22-3/4
Depth with Stand (inches) 9-1/4
Depth without Stand (inches) 3-1/2
Stand Width (inches) 18-1/2
Weight with Stand 23.5 lbs
Weight without Stand 21.1 lbs
Wall Mountable Yes
Wall Bracket Included No
Mounting Hole Pattern 200 x 200mm
Pedestal Stand Assembly required
Bezel Dimensions 0.625 x 0.625 x 0.875
General Info
Parts Warranty 1 Year
Labor Warranty 1 Year
Type of Warranty Service In-home
Model Year ---
Series Name LN5300 series

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Video Features
Audio Features
Convenience Features
Remote Control
Mounting Options

Video Features

Direct-Lit LED Technology:  Direct-Lit LED backlight technology bridges the gap between lower-cost CCFL (fluorescent) LCD TVs and newer edge-lit LED-LCD TVs. LG's Direct-Lit LED-LCD televisions feature LEDs positioned all the way across the LCD panel's back plane (instead of along the side). Unlike "Full-Array" backlight LED-LCD televisions that also feature LEDs positioned along the LCD panel's back plane, the Direct-Lit LED technology uses fewer LEDs and do not offer local dimming. Since there are fewer LEDs, the LCD panel's back plane must be moved farther away from the screen to provide adequate light coverage across the LCD panel, making the TV much deeper than an edge-lit LED-LCD television. Direct-Lit LED backlight technology offers a better picture and is more energy efficient than previous CCFL (fluorescent) LCD televisions, though it requires a much larger cabinet design than newer edge-lit LED-LCD TVs.

Triple XD Engine w/ 1080P Resolution: The LED-LCD TV utilizes LG's exclusive Triple XD Engine video processing system for crisp images and rich, vibrant colors. The LG LED-LCD TV has a display resolution of 1920 x 1080 (1080p).

Video Inputs: The LG LED-LCD HDTV features HDMI, Component, and Composite video inputs. All of the television's video inputs are displayed at 1080p.

  • Dual HDMI Inputs: The two HDMI inputs will accept 1080p (60/24Hz), 1080i, 720p, and 480p video signals. The HDMI inputs not only allow you to connect your Blu-ray/DVD player or Satellite/Cable receiver to the TV, but also a laptop or computer.
  • Component/Composite Video: The one Component Video input will accept 1080p (60Hz), 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i signals. The component video input can also be used as a composite video input (480i only).

MHL Compatible: The HDMI 2 input is MHL compatible and designed for the connection of select mobile phones and other portable electronic devices. Simply plug your MHL compatible smartphone into the TV's HDMI 2 port using the HDMI cable that is included with your mobile phone. MHL allows you to display full 1080p video and still images on the LG TV from your mobile smartphone. The TV's IR remote can be used to control basic playback functions (such as Play/Pause, Stop Fast Forward/Rewind, and Menu navigation). Your MHL compliant device will also charge while connected to the TV's HDMI 2 port. To find MHL-certified devices, go to www.mhlconsortium.org.

HDTV Tuner: The TV has built-in over-the-air HDTV (ATSC) and Digital Cable (QAM) tuners, so you don't need a separate set-top box to receive and decode over-the-air HDTV/SDTV or unencrypted Digital Cable signals.

Picture Size (Aspect Ratio): You can select a different aspect ratio depending on input source (analog broadcasting, digital broadcasting, video input).

  • 16:9: Resizes the image ratio to fit a 16:9 screen.
  • Just Scan: Normally the edges of video signals are cropped 1-2%. Just Scan turns off this cropping and shows the complete video.
  • Set by Program: Depending on the input signal, screen aspect ratio changes to 4:3 or 16:9.
  • 4:3: Resizes the image ratio to fit a 4:3 screen.
  • Zoom: Choose Zoom when you want to view the picture without any alteration. However, the top and bottom portions of the picture will be cropped.
  • Cinema Zoom: Choose Cinema Zoom when you want to enlarge the picture in correct proportion. This enlarges an image with cinemascope aspect ratio (2.35:1) without distortion.

Picture Wizard II (Picture Control): This feature lets you adjust the picture quality of the original image. The LG TV's Picture Wizard II (Easy Picture Calibration) offers self-calibration with on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements such as black level, color, tint, sharpness and backlight levels. This feature takes the guesswork out of picture adjustments.

Picture Modes: The LG LED-LCD TV provides preset, user, and expert adjustment of the television's picture settings.

  • Presets: Easy to use factory presets for picture mode settings include:
    • Standard:  provides optimum viewing for general use
    • Vivid: maximizes the effect of the video by strengthening the contrast, brightness, color, and sharpness
    • Cinema: optimizes video for watching videos
    • Game: provides fast response speed for fast gaming system
    • Eco: this Energy Saver mode changes the TV's picture settings to reduce power consumption
  • User Adjustment: This mode allows you to adjust the video quality settings manually.
    • Backlight: adjusts the brightness of the backlight behind the LED-LCD screen; adjusting the back-light is recommended when setting the brightness of the TV; when decreasing the backlight, the brightness of the black becomes darker without any loss in video signal and the power consumption is reduced
    • Contrast: increase or decrease the gradient of the video signal; you may use Contrast when the bright part of the picture is saturated
    • Brightness: adjusts the base level of the signal in the picture; you may use Brightness when the dark part of the picture is saturated.
    • Sharpness: adjusts the level of crispness in the edges between the light and dark areas of the picture; the lower the level, the softer the image
    • Color: adjusts intensity of all colors
    • Tint: adjusts the balance between red and green levels
    • Color Temp: set to warm to enhance hotter colors such as red, or set to cool to enhance cooler colors such as blue
  • Expert Mode: The LG LED-LCD TV is ISFccc Ready and contains the detailed standards necessary for professional calibration of brightness, contrast, tint, sharpness, color levels and much more to meet local lighting conditions for both day and nighttime viewing. Settings are added to preset Expert 1/2 modes for easy access from your LG remote.

Advanced Picture Control: Advanced Picture Control allows you to adjust some of the advanced video features of the LG LED-LCD TV.

  • Dynamic Contrast: Adjusts the contrast to keep it at the best level according to the brightness of the screen. The picture is improved by making bright parts brighter and dark parts darker.
  • Dynamic Color: Adjusts screen colors so that they look livelier, richer and clearer. This feature enhances hue, saturation and luminance so that red, blue and green white look more vivid.
  • Preferred Color: Fine tune Skin, Sky, and Grass color independently.
  • Super Resolution: Provides a crystal-clear picture by improving the details in areas where the picture is blurry or unclear.
  • Gamma: You can adjust the brightness of dark areas and middle gray level areas of the picture.
  • Color Gamut: Maximizes the utilization of colors to increase color quality.
  • Edge Enhancer: Shows clearer and distinctive, yet natural edges of the video.
  • Color Filter: This function filters specific colors in the video. You can use the RGB filter to set color saturation and hue accurately.
  • Color Temperature: Adjusts the overall color of the screen by changing the white balance.
  • Color Management System: A tool that allows you to make adjustments by using test patterns; this does not affect other colors, but can be used to selectively adjust the 6 color areas (Red/Green/Blue/Cyan/Mgt/Yellow).

Picture Options: Additional picture options are available to enhance your viewing experience.

  • Real Cinema: Makes video clips recorded in a film look more natural by eliminating judder effect.
  • Black Level: Sets the black level of the screen to the proper level.
  • Noise Reduction: Reduces screen noise without compromising video quality.
  • MPEG Noise Reduction: Removes noise caused by compressing video.
  • Eye Care: Adjusts screen brightness to prevent eye fatigue.
  • Motion Eye Care: Saves power consumption by adjusting the brightness corresponding to movement in the video. 
Audio Features

Preset EQ + Tone Control: Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment using factory presets. Standard, Music, Cinema, Sport, and Game are preset for optimum sound quality. You can also adjust the TV's Bass & Treble manually.

Audio Enhancements: The LG LED-LCD TV offers various audio adjustments to enhance your overall experience.

  • Virtual Surround: Virtual Surround delivers a simulated surround sound effect with just the TVs two speakers.
  • Clear Voice II: Clear Voice II enhances and amplifies the frequency range of the human voice to help keep dialogue audible when background noise swells.
  • Auto Volume: Auto Volume makes sure that the volume level remains consistent whether you are watching a commercial or a regular TV program. Because each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, volume adjustment may be needed every time the channel is changed. This feature allows users to enjoy stable volume levels by making automatic adjustments for each program.

Digital Audio Output: The optical (toslink) digital output terminal will output Dolby Digital (when available) or 2 channel PCM. The digital optical output terminal only sends an audio signal in Dolby Digital when receiving Dolby Digital surround sound from a digital broadcast channel through the TV tuner or Dolby Digital content loaded onto USB. The optical digital audio output will only output in 2ch stereo from sources connected to the television via HDMI or RCA.

Convenience Features

AV Modes: AV Mode is three preset picture and audio settings. It allows the viewer to quickly switch between common audio/video settings. It includes Cinema, Game, Off (standard) Modes. With AV Mode, you can easily select from one of these three picture modes to enjoy an optimized picture and sound experience.

USB Port (Photo + Audio): The television features a single USB type-A port for playback of still image (JPEG), and music (MP3) files stored on a connected USB memory device. The television can support USB external hard disc drives (up to 2TB) and USB mass storage class devices (up to 32GB). The USB storage device must be formatted as FAT 32 or NTFS file system. In addition, the TV will charge USB devices that can be charged via USB (max. 5V/0.5A). The LG television lets you watch a slideshow of your photos (JPEG) while listening to background music (MP3) from an inserted USB device.

File Type Supported File Formats
Photo JPEG: 64 x 64 to 15,360 x 8,640 (baseline) or 64 x 64 to 1,024 x 768 (progressive)
Audio MP3: 32-320 kbps (bitrate range); 8-48kHz (sampling frequency)

Input & Channel Lists: The LG TV lets you store your Favorite broadcast TV channels, as well as label your input sources.

  • Favorite Channels: Favorite Channels are a convenient feature that lets you quickly select channels of your choice without waiting for the TV to search through all the in-between channels. You can check which channels are stored in the memory by displaying the favorite channel list.
  • Input Label List: The LG TV will only display inputs which are connected to the television. You can select from preset names (Blu-ray, DVD, Set-top Box, Satellite, Cable Box, Game, PC, or DVI) to label each connected input. 

Analog and Digital Caption Modes: Analog and Digital Captions are provided to help the hearing impaired watch TV. Select a caption mode for displaying captioning information if provided on a program. Analog caption displays information at any position on the screen and is usually the program's dialog. Caption/Text, if provided by the broadcaster, would be available for both digital and analog channels on the Antenna/Cable. This TV is programmed to memorize the caption/text mode which was last set when you turned the power off.

Parental Control: Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings, and other viewing sources (external input block). The Parental Control Function is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by choosing the type of the program and the categories. It is also possible block a specific channel. The Parental Control function is protected by a 4-digit user password.

ENERGY STAR Certified w/ Energy Saving Feature: Earning the ENERGY STAR means a product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. For TVs, it means they save energy both in Standby and On modes. ENERGY STAR qualified TVs use about 30% less energy than standard units. The Energy Saving feature helps to save electric power by adjusting the screen brightness.

  • Minimum/Medium/Maximum: Applies the pre-set Energy Saving mode.
  • Screen Off: Screen is turned off and only sound is heard.
  • Off: Turns off the Energy Saving feature.

Timers: The LED-LCD TV employs On, Off, and Sleep Timer functions.

  • Auto On/Off: You can program the television to turn On and turn Off at a certain time. You can set the On and Off timer to Daily, Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat, Sat-Sun, or Once. You can also set the input, channel, and volume level for the On Timer. If you do not press any button within 2 hours after the TV turns on with the On Timer, the TV will automatically revert back to standby mode.
  • Sleep Timer: The Sleep Timer turns the TV off at the preset time (10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, or 240 minutes).
Remote Control

IR Remote Control: The supplied IR remote control is designed to only operate the LG LED-LCD television and SIMPLINK connected components.

SIMPLINK: SIMPLINK allows you to control and play other LG AV devices connected with HDMI cable without additional cables and settings, from the television's remote control. SIMPLINK provides the following remote functions.

  • Direct Play: After connecting AV devices to the TV, you can directly control the devices and play media without additional settings.
  • Select Multimedia Device: Enables you to select one of the multimedia device connected to the TV.
  • Disc Playback: Control playback of connected Blu-ray and DVD players.
  • Power Off All Devices: When you power off the TV, all connected devices are turned off.
  • Sync Power On: When the equipment with SIMPLINK function connected HDMI terminal starts to play, The TV will automatically turn on.
  • Speaker: Selects either connected home theater or TV speaker.
Note: To operate SIMPLINK, an HDMI cable over Version 1.3 with CEC function should be used. This TV may work with devices with HDMI-CEC support, but only devices with the "SIMPLINK" logo are fully supported
Mounting Options

Pedestal Stand: The TV is shipped with a pedestal stand unattached; assembly is required using the supplied hardware. The television weighs 23.5 lbs with the stand.

Wall Mounting: The TV has four threaded inserts on the back for use with an optional wall-mount bracket. The spacing of the mounting holes is 200mm (h) x 200mm (v). The threaded inserts require 6mm machine screws (not supplied). The television weighs 21.1 lbs without the stand.

Note: When mounting the TV on the stand or a wall (with optional bracket) leave 4" of clearance on each side of the television and 4" above/below the television for adequate ventilation.

Detachable AC Power Cord: The television comes with a detachable 5' AC power cord. The power cord is fitted with a right-angle AC plug that sits 0.8125" from the wall.

Kensington Lock: When mounting the monitor in a public place, you can secure it with an optional anti-theft device called a Kensington Lock (sold separately). This TV has a slot on the rear panel to accommodate a Kensington Lock device.

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We recently purchased the LG 42 inch 5300 series TV. We are not completly satisfied with the picture quality. We have followed many instructions and ideas from diffterent places on the internet. Is anyone familiar with this model and have any suggestions for us to obtain a clearer, and less slightly blurred picture? Our other TV is a Samsug 40 inch we have been extremely satusfied with. We are slightly dissapointed with this one and are considering returning it. We are questioning whether it might be something we are not aware to change. Thanks!
brennan  Jan 21, 2014
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We have been happy with our LG 42LN5300, though, to be honest we have a low bar: we're going from a 19" analog. The only (slight) complaint is that the picture seems a little dark. Other than that, the clarity is not a problem at all -- might be your particular telly, and not the model.
mitchell e  Jan 22, 2014
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I got rainbow looking on me screen when it turn white, across from one end to another. I called the LG company they didn't find closest place to repair, where I live in Alaska. It will cost to much to ship out and time.
robert  Jan 22, 2014
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I have used a few of these for HD digital signage and had no issues with a blurry picture. It depends on your setup, give LG or Crutchfield tech support a call. HDMI to HDMI shouldn't have signal issues if you have a good cable . In some installations the cables get kinked. HDMI connectors are fragile. I have run into signal issues only on very long HDMI runs or kinked/damaged cables. Other than that, it is possible that you received a bad panel. Unlikely, but possible.
kevin  Jan 22, 2014
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Hi. If you've followed all the proper steps in your setup menu (ESPECIALLY contrast) try hooking the same source component AND cable to the TV you like. Symptoms you've described could be caused by something as simple as a bad cable or a setting in your source.
steven f  Jan 22, 2014

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